MSTH Announcements

Moms Stop the Harm condemns the Government of Ontario’s decision to discontinue funding for supervised consumption services. This is a cruel and inhumane decision which is based on ideology and comes in the midst of a worsening crisis due to an increasingly unpredictable and toxic drug supply.

Supervised consumption services are an important element of a full continuum of substance use healthcare that is grounded in evidence, public health, and human rights. These sites prevent overdose deaths, help reduce harm from an overdose event, lessen the spread of disease, alleviate strain on an over-burdened health care system, and connect people to treatment, housing, and support.

Moms Stop the Harm stands firm in its commitment to people who use drugs, and their families. Every person has a right to life-saving health care and evidence-based support.

Across Canada, families are grieving preventable deaths caused by a toxic, unpredictable, unregulated drug supply. At the same time, access to voluntary, evidence-based treatment and mental health care remains inconsistent and often unavailable.

In response, some governments are proposing expanded involuntary drug treatment. Read on to see MSTH’s stance.

Moms Stop the Harm is inviting individuals who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) to express interest in joining an Indigenous Priorities Circle. This circle will be led by Indigenous voices to guide and inform our work, ensuring that our programs and supports reflect Indigenous priorities and lived experiences.

We recognize that Indigenous communities are deeply impacted by the toxic drug crisis. We also acknowledge that there are many approaches to addressing this public health emergency. Moms Stop the Harm remains committed to treating substance use as a health issue, not a criminal one.

We are seeking individuals who are able to dedicate approximately 2-4 hours per month to participate in this work. Your voice and guidance will help shape meaningful, culturally informed supports and programs. For attendance there will be small gift card honorariums for your time.

If you are interested, please reach out by emailing Antoinette Gravel-Ouellette.

We sincerely hope you will consider joining us in this important work as we listen, learn, and support those who have been impacted by the toxic drug crisis.

Researchers from University of Victoria and University of British Columbia are conducting an online survey to better understand stakeholders’ priorities related to overdose-induced brain injury. Your input is invaluable and will help shape future research and clinical practice in this area.

The survey takes about 10 minutes and all responses are confidential. Feel free to share the link widely—anyone involved in the brain injury and/or substance use communities is welcome to participate, with no prior knowledge required.

Thank you in advance for your time and dedication. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on addressing overdose-related brain injury in Canada and abroad.

Naming a Crisis: Community Art Show

The Naming a Crisis multimedia installation will debut as part of a community art show April 7-26, 2026 at the Victoria Arts Council space in the Bay Centre in Victoria, BC

This show will feature art, photography, participatory works, speaking events, workshops, and more to mark 10 years since BC’s declaration of a public-health emergency related to the toxic drug crisis.

Participating art and artists include photographer Jackie Dives; a Resistance Timeline, and a tribute to the 2017 heARTspace pop-up art show; and poetry, art and events dedicated to people we have lost to toxic drugs.

In Sadness and RAGE

We invite you to join us at a rally to Rage, Grieve and Remember, on Tuesday, April 14th from 1pm to 3:30 pm. Provincial Legislature Lawn, Bellville Street, Victoria, BC. Bring your family, friends, neighbours, posters and most importantly pictures and mementos of your lost loved ones.

Can’t be in Victoria? There will also be a Province Wide Action “Moment of Sadness, Minute of Rage” at 2:00pm on April 14. This is to show solidarity across the province and include those unable to attend at the Victoria Legislature. You can participate regardless of involvement in other events.

MSTH In The News

Dedicated volunteer talks about the heartbreaking reason she does what she does

Advocates call on province to set the timeline for supervised consumption site

MSTH’s 1.866.355.MSTH support phone line, in partnership with Health Canada, is available! To learn more about the support phone line initiative, visit us here.

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Resources & Support

Are you looking for support? We have options for you

MSTH Support Line: The national support phone line operates Thursdays and Fridays, from 3:00–9:00 PM PT / 5:00–11:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM–12:00 AM ET.

Call 1.866.355.MSTH (6784) to connect with a trained peer supporter.

Healing Hearts is a free bereavement support group specific to those grieving the loss of a loved one due to overdose or substance-use related harms.

Holding Hope Groups are peer-led support groups, offered at no cost, for Canadian families and individuals whose loved ones use or have used substances.